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October 9, 2007 |
Here is the agenda to the October 9, 2007 City Council Meeting
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REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER
9, 2007 – 7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1.
Open microphone
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM HIS HONOR, THE MAYOR
2.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City to pay previous
year’s expenses in the amount of $1,660.12 from accounts of the Department of
Public Works and Utilities
3.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City to accept a
grant of funds in the amount of $850 from the Berkshire County Boards of Health
Association
4.
A communication submitting an Order authorizing the City to accept a gift
of funds in the amount of $250 from MeadWestvaco Foundation
5.
A communication submitting a Traffic Order necessary to establish a
parking restriction on Livingston Avenue
PUBLIC
HEARINGS
6.
A public hearing on a petition to amend the City Code Chapter 23, Zoning,
to reclassify land at 55 Spring Street from RM to BG
7.
A public hearing on an application from Lipton Realty Corp. to amend its
license for the storage of flammable fluids for property located at 460 South
Street/3-11 Industrial Drive
8.
A public hearing on a petition Jennifer Hersch to amend the City Code,
Chapter 23, Zoning, to reclassify land at 127-133 Wahconah Street from CWS to BG
9.
A public hearing on a petition from Petricca Development, LLC to amend
the City Code Chapter 23, Section 3.301, to reclassify a 15.582-acre parcel of
land located south of the Pittsfield/Lanesboro line identified as Assessors Map
No. K17-0001-201 (formerly K16-0001-101)
10.
A public hearing on an application from G.B. New England 2, LLC for a
drive-up window at the intersection of Merrill Road and Dalton Avenue as part of
a proposed construction of a CVS building
COMMUNICATIONS
FROM CITY OFFICERS AND BOARDS
11.
A communication from the City Clerk submitting orders authorizing the
issuance of the warrant and designating polling locations and times for the
November 6, 2007 municipal election
12.
A report of the Traffic Commission on a petition from Peter Arlos asking
the Council to vote against making McKay Street impassible for any period of
time and against elimination of parking, recommending it be filed
13.
A report of the Traffic Commission on a petition from Councilors Costi
and Markham to set the speed limit on Springside Avenue to 30 mph, recommending
it be filed
14.
A report of the Traffic Commission on a petition from Councilor Costi
requesting the elimination of heavy truck traffic from Plastics Avenue,
recommending it be filed
NEW
BUSINESS
15.
A petition from Peter Arlos requesting the Council invite Governor
Patrick to appear before it to discuss his proposal to allow casino gambling in
Massachusetts
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
16.
An Ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 20, Streets and Sidewalks,
by the addition of Article VII, Driveway Regulations
MATTERS TENTATIVELY
REFFERED BY THE PRESIDENT UNDER RULE 27
Referred
to the Community Development Board
17.
An application from Edwin F. Watroba to amend the City Code, Chapter 23,
Section 3.302 by reclassifying land on South Mountain Road from LD-I to R-43
18.
An application from Pittsfield Plaza Members, LLC for a special permit
for a shopping center at 434-460 West Housatonic Street
Referred to the Commissioner
of Cultural Affairs
19.
A petition from Peter Arlos requesting First Night be re-established in
Pittsfield
Referred to the Committee on
Ordinances and Rules
20.
A petition from Councilor Maffuccio to amend the City Code to allow the
Animal Control Officer to write citations to individuals who fail to obtain a
kennel license if they own more than three dogs
Referred to the Committee on
Public Works & Utilities
21.
A petition from Councilor Maffuccio to actions are taken to address the
drainage issues on Sixth Street
PLACED
ON FILE
22.
Annual report of the Council on Aging (on file in the City Clerk’s
Office)
23.
Annual report of the Maintenance Department (on file in the City
Clerk’s Office)
